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WAI-ARIA APG Disclosure Navigation Menu
Documents disclosure buttons for navigation links, warns not to use ARIA menu roles for typical site navigation, wraps disclosure groups in a navigation landmark, and demonstrates optional keyboard support beyond Tab and Enter.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega menu | Choose a mega menu when a top-level section has a deep hierarchy or more links than a basic dropdown can comfortably present. | Activating a mega-menu trigger opens the panel and updates aria-expanded on that trigger. | APG documents disclosure navigation and explains why typical site navigation should avoid ARIA menu roles. |
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- Mega menu vs global navigation vs navigation drawer
APG disclosure navigation guidance supports using disclosure buttons rather than ARIA menu roles for typical site navigation.
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Publisher: W3C WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices. Last checked: .